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XOU 213T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

4,430 mi
Last recorded4,430 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 213T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 4,430 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 4,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe bolt too short, locking device not working (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe bolt too short, locking device not working (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 4,390 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine has oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 3,790 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 3,771 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported brake feeding pipe from master to t-piece (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. tilt lock not working (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement not staying closed (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,916 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 2,916 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 2,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 2,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 1,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 1,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,021 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 94,021 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,630 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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XOU 213T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOU 213T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XOU 213T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 May 1979.

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